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Analyzing How Americans Debate Abortion
ISI researchers show how liberals and conservatives use diverging frames to discuss abortion—with increasing hostility.
Misinformation, Bots, and Algorithms: Dr. Emilio Ferrara on technology’s impact on democracy
Source: ACM Digital LibraryThe rising threat of generative AI in misinformation campaigns may eventually erode trust in democratic institution.
ISI at ICWSM 2025
Eleven papers explore labor inequality, language bias, political division, and TikTok’s role in crisis communication.
“Having an AI strategy is becoming more complex because it’s unpredictable”
EP. 15 | ISI’s Artificial Intelligence director, anthropologist Adam Russell, gets to know researchers from across the institute. This week: Craig Knoblock
Startup raises $8M to try to make AI forget bad data; cites ISI research
Source: Silicon AngleHirundo cites one study from ISI Principal Scientist Fred Morstatter that found almost 40% of AI “facts” contain bias, meaning they are not actually true statements.
Edge AI at ISI: Bringing Intelligence Closer to the Action
ISI researchers are building edge AI that adapts, scales, and delivers.
Integrating SWAP and MMEC Technologies into MOSIS 2.0
Two new collaborations are driving the expansion of CA DREAMS’ engineering service to advance U.S. microelectronics prototyping
Where Doctors Go: Using Data to Map Where Physicians Start Their Careers
New ISI study finds top medical school graduates are less likely to practice in underserved areas.
“My hope for AI is that it will make us better people”
EP. 14 | ISI’s Artificial Intelligence director, anthropologist Adam Russell, gets to know researchers from across the institute. This week: Yolanda Gil
Smart Enough to Know Better? How AI Handles Legal Questions
ISI researchers tested large language models on sensitive legal scenarios and found surprising vulnerabilities.